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["Customer Service Representative","Customer Service Representative"]

Applied Medical
  • Brecksville
    2 days ago

    Job Description

    Job Title: Customer Service Representative
    Department: Customer Service
    Reports To: Customer Service Supervisor
    FLSA Status: Non Exempt/Hourly
    Supervise the work of others: No

    Position Summary:
    Customer service representatives process orders, provide information about Applied Medical Technology's products and services, and handle customer complaints.

    Duties and Responsibilities:

    This following list of duties and responsibilities is not comprehensive but meant to represent the most common or important duties of the position. Other duties may be required and/or assigned.

    • Demonstrate a sincere desire to assist customers and put their needs first.

    • Communicate effectively, based on a customer's mindset.

    • Research, navigate and independently locate answers from webpages and resources (e.g. DFU) in a variety of situations.

    • The primary function is to receive purchase orders and enter sales orders into ERP database Microsoft Dynamics. Ensure that the order entry, shipping, and billing information is accurate for each order. Verify product, price, freight terms, credit terms, and other conditions of sale.

    • Manage time effectively. Enter a large volume of orders and respond promptly to customer inquiries. Attention to detail and accuracy is paramount.

    • Responsible for double-checking own work, and the work of others, to limit errors.

    • Set up new customers in ERP system, verify tax status, and coordinate credit applications and tax exemption forms with accounting.

    • The customer service representative will provide information to customers in response to inquiries about products and services, via email and phone. Some product knowledge is required to converse with customers.

    • Effectively manage incoming calls from buyers and direct customers, and handle them appropriately and promptly.

    • Verify order status and all related aspects for fulfillment of customers' sales orders.

    • Handle complaints or returns received directly from our customers, or through other internal departments. The complaint/return process has many steps and will require a high attention to detail.

    • After training you will be expected to troubleshoot customer product issues over the phone.

    • Ensure that all responses are timely and inquiries or complaints receive the necessary resolution and follow up.

    • Possess a strong work ethic and team player mentality as this position requires all customer service representatives to work together. Ability to coordinate workload with teammates is a must.

    • Other duties as assigned

    Requirements:

    Job requires proficient communication, organization, & computer skills, emphasizing excellent external and internal customer communication skills. Must be able to work independently, accurately, and be detailed oriented. Prior experience with ERP system Microsoft Dynamics will be given strong consideration.

    • Ability to effectively communicate in a positive and comprehensive manner

    • Strong phone contact handling skills and active listening

    • Ability to multi-task, prioritize, organize, and manage time effectively. Able to manage multiple priorities.

    • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team environment as well as independently

    • Detail-oriented, quality conscious, and a self-starter with organizational skills.

    • Computer Literacy: Ability to function in a multisystem Microsoft environment-using Word, Outlook, intranet, and the internet.

    • Empathy/Customer Service: Customer-focused behavior, exhibits a helping approach that includes listening, patience, respect and empathy for another's position.

    • Microsoft Dynamics is a plus, but not required.

    Supervisory Responsibilities: None

    Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma required. Customer service experience. Computer experience.

    Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret medical device questions/documentations and process all requests accordingly. Ability to write business correspondence with clients and vendors. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

    Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

    Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

    Essential Job Functions: Critical features of this job are described above; they may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

    Mental: Must be able to effectively communicate with others; complete and understand complex situations, analysis of numbers; read, analyze and interpret written materials; meet and exceed company standards; ensure compliance with company policies; respond appropriately to feedback to make improvements; maintain positive working relationships; troubleshoot and solve problems.

    Physical: Must be able to sit for hours at a time while operating a phone and/or computer. Moderate noise level and limited exposure to physical risk.

    Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required: Knowledge of modern business communication, office procedures and methods. Skill to use a personal computer and various software packages such as Microsoft Office Suite. Ability to establish priorities, work independently with minimal supervision, and facilitate teamwork.

    Equipment Used: This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

    Special/ Additional Requirements: Persons in this position may be required to pass a drug, alcohol, credit, and/or criminal background check.

    Requirements

    Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma required. Customer service experience. Computer experience.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationBrecksville
    IndustryMedical Devices and Supplies
    Company Size2,500 to 4,999 employees
    Year Founded1987
    Websitehttp://www.appliedmedical.com/
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    Skills

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    About Company

    Through a collaborative and team-based work environment, Applied Medical develops innovative products that improve patient outcomes and enable the advancement of minimally invasive surgery.

    As a new generation medical device company, we are equally committed to improving the affordability and accessibility of high-quality healthcare. We are proud to have a significant and sustainable impact on healthcare by delivering technologies that enhance clinical care and satisfy the pressing economic needs of our customers. 

    As a result of our dedication to understanding and satisfying our customers’ clinical and fiscal needs, we are a leading provider of breakthrough technologies for Minimally Invasive and General Surgery, as well as Cardiac, Vascular, Urologic, Colorectal, Bariatric, Obstetric, and Gynecologic specialties. 

    Founded in 1987 and headquartered in Southern California, Applied Medical is a rapidly growing, global organization with approximately 4,000 team members. We are proud to provide our products and unique business model to more than 75 countries.

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